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More than 2 years ago, ProtoPlant launched Proto-pasta brand 3D Printer filament through kickstarter, introducing the World's First Carbon Fiber for 3D Printing along side High Temperature PLA. Since then, we've reformulated High Temperature PLA (HTPLA) for higher performance and improved ease of use. Last week, we announced HTPLA-CF, a combination of these products into our highest performing PLA to date! We're calling this a "super-material" because it is universally processable on third-party material accepting 3D Printers and it's performance far exceeds standard PLA as well as ABS and PET-like materials!!! We're always excited, but extra excited about what this material is...

So we wanted to do a special twist on the "12 Days of Christmas" for y'all who love to make "things", especially those that like to include your families in the process. Growing up in a 3D household, my 3 year old daughter, Teagan, is already familiar with 3D Printing and has been building imaginary printers out of Lego's for some time now. She also knows her Dad makes filament and that filament goes in a 3D Printer. Not bad for a 3 year old, right? These little people are pretty sharp. I'd be surprised if she isn't making her...

ProtoPlant successfully kickstarted Proto-pasta brand filament by bringing 3 new 3D Printing materials to market, including World’s First Carbon Fiber PLA. Fulfilling the 500 backer rewards was 6 months of tedious work, during which we continued operating our traditional engineering services business to pay the bills. Over the past 1.5 years, we’ve pushed hard to transition nearly 100% of our business to 3D printing related activities. This transition has not been without risks and challenges. As a small 3 man team, we’ve carefully allocated resources. It’s pretty special to have had the opportunity to follow our passions while making a...

Meet new employee Matt! He recently joined the Proto-pasta team and brings production experience and plenty of enthusiasm. A hands-on, self-learner, he is new to 3D Printing but is already very comfortable with the technology. In joining the Maker Community, he has found his people!!! Having never been to a Maker Faire, we decided to take a last-minute road trip from Portland, Oregon to San Mateo, CA and introduce Matt to Maker Faire. What a great opportunity to catch up with fans and partners in the 3D Printing community! Eyes wide open and jaw hanging in awe, Matt was overwhelmed...